Lease Extension Solicitor in Croydon

If you own a flat in Croydon and your lease is approaching (or already below) 80 years, now is the time to act. At Peppercorn Law, we provide a modern, fixed-fee lease extension service for homeowners across Croydon, offering clear pricing, responsive communication, and specialist expertise.

Why Lease Extensions Matter in Croydon

Croydon’s property market is competitive and fast-moving. Areas such as East Croydon, South Croydon, Purley, Sanderstead and Thornton Heath all attract buyers who rely heavily on mortgage lending. Once a lease drops below 80 years, many lenders become cautious, which can reduce your property’s value and limit the pool of potential buyers.

Extending your lease early protects your investment and ensures your flat remains attractive to future purchasers and mainstream lenders. Acting before the 80-year threshold also avoids “marriage value,” a legal uplift that increases the premium you pay if the lease falls below this point.

Fixed Fees and No-Nonsense Advice

We offer a clear, fixed legal fee of £1,595 (plus VAT) plus standard expenses of around £113. This gives Croydon leaseholders certainty from the outset, without hidden charges or hourly rates.

You’ll receive:

• Specialist advice on your statutory rights

• Review of the freeholder’s draft lease

• Guidance at each stage of the process

• Support through negotiation and completion

• A modern, digital-first experience

  Many of our Croydon clients appreciate our prompt communication and streamlined process, enabling them to secure a lease extension with minimal stress.

  
  

How a Statutory Lease Extension Works

Under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993, most flat owners in Croydon have the legal right to extend their lease by 90 years and reduce ground rent to a peppercorn. This results in:

• A significantly longer and more marketable lease

• Removal of escalating ground rent clauses

• Improved long-term property value

• Better mortgageability for future buyers

Local Experience Across the Croydon Borough

We have acted for leaseholders in Croydon Town Centre, Addiscombe, Purley, Coulsdon, Selhurst, Woodside and Norbury, giving us a strong understanding of local building types, ground rent patterns, and freeholder practices.

Start Your Croydon Lease Extension Today

If you’re ready to extend your lease in Croydon, or simply want a clear explanation of your options, get in touch. We’ll guide you through every step and help you protect the long-term value of your home.